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The connection between the World Cup final ball and Abu Dhabi

XRG’s takeover of German manufacturer Covestro places the UAE at the heart of an industry spanning sport, technology and construction

Meet the Abu Dhabi team vying for the UAE's first Esports World Cup championship

Argentina v England: Films, books and songs behind the fierce rivalry

Esports has a gender gap problem – the Gulf may be showing how to close it

More than 100,000 tickets sold as Esports World Cup opens in Paris

‘Messi is in my pocket’: What Egypt fans are chanting before facing Argentina

Esports World Cup’s Paris move tests foundation's global gaming ambitions

Ronaldo's tears for Diogo Jota and the grief running through the 2026 World Cup

Players, coaches and supporters have displayed emotion through the tournament, honouring teammates, parents and superfans

What ‘Bismillah’ means and why Ronaldo may have said it during the World Cup

Abu Dhabi’s autonomous racing league heads to Imola for first international test

What is the Viking Row? Norway’s viral World Cup celebration explained

New WWE champion Sami Zayn reflects on the journey to his title win in Riyadh

ColumnThe joy and agony of listening to Arabic commentary during the World Cup

Everything we know about GTA 6, including price tag and personalisation options

New WWE champion Sami Zayn reflects on the journey to his title win in Riyadh

Syrian-Canadian wrestler on finally winning the WWE championship, Saudi Arabia's wrestling boom and which former opponent he'd like to face again

ColumnThe joy and agony of listening to Arabic commentary during the World Cup

Everything we know about GTA 6, including price tag and personalisation options

Everything to know about WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia

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